While I love taking pictures, I do not always enjoy the bulk of my professional gear, especially when I am traveling and/or on vacation.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQVafSJROCN79GgpYt6nRIHYYdaHlLtZWwa7iT2PzAOj3kTrw-qnrhMNgy_atSOWkwMErpgFvBzFGOvtDI1pliAUTijXWhlB86h3TDya9B_crQJyiAtG1r7M1x0Jyw_KPVMn6K7N7St9U/s640/130818nordell026.jpg) |
Central Park - New York City |
In these instances, I often carry a pocket-sized plastic panoramic film camera that I bought at a
thrift store for a dollar. (Click on an image to enlarge.)
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1HXh20c75VwFTAjHlbjLBbf10esMi81TgdJG-r-uGw7IZNPE90z3E-LHctXSlCoJWOF8oTs5AJMLTyZLziO3b7Qr3T8Q1wPg7tmCOOWXAqHdLtTCjqjTyOZuAI9MuRVoHLtGI24diP50/s640/130818nordell023.jpg) |
NYC |
I cannot make any exposure or focus adjustments.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb_ocpDMkA_QbZPj-2V87dal3vGPOqGUO0zi4gqB_AACSKhXEGG0bzctbVw4ynJZBp5o8-ZHrjpA183x_IKbNv9MXgcj0q9UmIs2Kjf4fWfhTOQxKkJm2YiCIWycNZdyDJkU-aK65PqDg/s640/130818nordell018.jpg) |
Field Prepped for Corn Seeds - Hadley, MA |
The constraints of technological simplicity breed freedom.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNW13qLdIf8SxwqehUwiZSCHnoyg_nRWZ90IiB96bAU0478Tr_3PD8kf_0UHmGEHowBPSOP3d0PnY4PCRRt_gjdHBZ0SFgRZB8knXHCbmY7vH4VsYcoqUCk6vqt5ek9lmzALWrN9XrGO4/s640/130818nordell017.jpg) |
A Mall was Planted on the Adjacent Field - Hadley, MA |
I recently had a few rolls of film developed and discovered these gems.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzcle-zqnIDEn0gS8UDbB9-NTl8_8LQ7Oc657kaZCsSpF4Omt4XMtosHiZ7sabyfBZCOKgGuIjiLw7BBQ4M_PwHJY2sN26M6RM2PiqTCm6rw1-QNlqDwyYWrdXGL8dvhFtR1FT_V-1ZPQ/s640/130818nordell008.jpg) |
Old North Bridge - Concord, MA |
Imagine waiting four months to see a picture you have taken.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijR70EZ1VHDYigo08HURzTsBfpS5exR9_JjtbQraCvD97D6s0mMtIHOC7Ae9onjEUUM1RA_iY0ppYo1PdHZ5P1EuQQEj5CTCko2RqjIfKfivuqyaLNWDkbDMMnrfah7sQsE8sJ7wRZ2qY/s1600/130903nordell009.jpg) |
Walden Pond - Concord, MA |
Shooting film is a mindfulness practice that brings me into the moment:
each frame counts. Absent is the aesthetic practice of digital
splurge. I am conscious of each shutter click, oftentimes removing my
poised finger from the shutter button when unsure of an image's ultimate value.
0 comments :
Post a Comment